BIG FAN: Liam tweeted his support to Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty [GETTY]

The heartthrob caused outrage after he tweeted a message aimed at Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson reading: "@williebosshog huge love to you/your family huge respect for your business properties and the family values you still all behold. big fan."

The star of the duck hunting show recently temporarily suspended from his network after saying homosexuality was a sin in an interview with GQ.

When asked what he considered a sin, the Christian family man said: "Start with homosexual behaviour and just morph out from there… They won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right."

But Liam insists that he wasn't supporting homophobia with his message – and wasn't shy about setting the record straight.

MISUNDERSTOOD: Liam claims he does not agree with all of the Duck Dynasty clan's beliefs [WENN]

“Being a fan of someone's show and the way they still hold a family together doesn't mean I am ok with all they say”

Liam Payne

The 20-year-old attempted to clear up his message to Robertson, writing: "Being a fan of someone's show and the way they still hold a family together doesn't mean I am ok with all they say."

But after the tweet was reported as homophobic in certain publications, the 1D star flipped and lashed out at journalists and critics alike.

He angrily posted: "Oh my god can someone literally not be a fan if a show without bring labelled… What I gotta do to please you b******s I'm a 20 year old just living life as you did when u where twenty but in extraordinary circumstances [sic]".

Liam also posted a screenshot of an article saying he "defended" his "homophobic tweet", and wrote: Look at this s*** I never said any of that write about something real for once… Sick of all this bull il be back again when the freedom of speech law is back and people don't believe to much into that bull**** they read."

He also clarified he wasn't getting angry with fans, just "lazy journos" and bloggers – before saying he'd be chastised for cursing online.

MELTDOWN: Liam made his feelings known [TWITTER]

Fans of the band rushed to Liam's aid on the site, wishing him well and saying they he had been misunderstood.

Liam's Twitter feed has turned into a bit of an apology-fest lately, after he was forced to say he was sorry for standing on the ledge of the 34th floor of his apartment building.

Meanwhile, the other 1D lads are a bit more laid-back on Twitter. Lothario Harry Styles' last tweet regarded a film he just watched, Niall Horan told his followers he fancied a coffee, Louis Tomlinson tweeted support for Doncaster Rovers, and Zayn Malik posted about his love for Childish Gambino.

Who knew, out of the five guys, that mild-mannered Liam would become the troublemaker?

TROUBLE: Liam has been in and out of the papers a lot this week [GETTY]